Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor to join the team based in our Harrisburg, PA office. This is a field position that will work primarily at a construction site in either PennDOT Districts 2, 3, 4 or 8. As part of our Construction Inspection team, the successful candidate will help ensure the construction of highways and bridges is performed according to plans and specifications. They will build and maintain relationships with the client managers and will act as an agent of the client in dealing with contractors and vendors. They will be responsible to inspect contractor field activities and document the activities performed for the construction of highway and bridge projects primarily for PennDOT. Duties include enforcing contract requirements, supervising inspection staff, attending project progress meetings, daily documenting construction activities, processing payments and work orders.

• Position will mainly be spent working in the field on a construction site
• Monitor contractor activities and document performance on a Project Site Activity (PSA) report
• Prepare estimates for payment to contractors
• Prepare work order authorizations to increase or decrease construction items
• Coordinate activities with the contractor
• Use a tablet computer to enter documentation and for project references such as plans, specifications, and construction standards

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation
• Meet PennDOT's minimum experience and training requirements; classification level is based on years of construction related experience and number of certifications obtained
• 3-5 years of related experience
• 5 or more years of construction inspection activities is preferred; Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field may be substituted for four (4) years of experience; Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related engineering field may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
• Basic computer skills to use a tablet to document the daily activities
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal
• Ability to traverse construction sites and be outdoors in various climates
• Work hours vary from daylight to night work based upon contractor operations; overtime is often required
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• NICET Level III Certification (or higher) in Heavy Highway Construction, PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification
• ACI Field Technician Certification, CDS NeXtGen Certification, ECMS Wave 5 training, Materials Testing or Bridge Condition Inspection, and Troxler Nuclear Gauge Certification are desirable

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $58,153 -$88,672 in Harrisburg, PA. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.  

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International